Two vehicle incident sends one driver to the hospital

On April 1, 2024 at approximately 5:56 p.m. Darke County Deputies along with Gettysburg Fire & Rescue were dispatched to the intersection of U.S. 36 East and Gettysburg-Southeastern Road, Gettysburg, Ohio 45328 in reference to a two vehicle injury accident. 

Preliminary investigation revealed a black 2009 Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on U.S. 36 East at Gettysburg-Southeastern when a 1995 Green Dodge Dakota failed to yield the right of way while traveling north on Gettysburg-Southeastern Road. 

The driver of the Honda Civic was identified as Sheryl Lewis (62) of Troy, Ohio.  

The driver of the Dodge Dakota was identified as Richard Walker (66) of Sidney, Ohio.  

Mr. Walker was issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign along with driving with an expired license. Mrs. Lewis was transported to Wayne Healthcare by Gettysburg Rescue to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. 

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